Firewise USA 101: What it is, how it works, and more
The program is a tool meant to help communities reduce the damage caused by wildfire, officials say.
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The program is a tool meant to help communities reduce the damage caused by wildfire, officials say.
Residents of Eagles Nest Township, a small community southwest of Ely, Minn., have spent more than a decade preparing for wildfires. Here's a look at their efforts:
Mohamed Ibrahim reports on new legislation that would hold manufacturers of packaging waste accountable by collecting fees based on the type and total weight of waste produced.
"The foundations of media are shifting and so is the world: journalism must become more equitable, less sensationalized, more nuanced," writes Nora Hertel.
"I didn’t know why, but I felt alive in wild places," writes Alex Blondeau.
Technology boosts appreciation for unseen singers, writes Lisa Meyers McClintick.
Even though the benefits of biochar for carbon sequestration are widely recognized, there are challenges to implement its use at scale.
Project Optimist staff and readers are inspired by Mary Jo Hoffman to create art using found natural materials.
Looking to explore nature and art over the summer? Check out these events around Minnesota.